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Month: May 2012

Opening Vehicle Doors

By Geo Posted on May 30, 2012 Posted in Ask Geo, Misc No Comments Tagged with Overtaking and passing

Question Roberto asked: Today I got hit by a cab driver opening his door to incoming traffic. I was in between the lanes because there was absolutely no space to ride through on the far right side of the lane. …

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FBA’s Legislative Agenda

By Geo Posted on May 30, 2012 Posted in Ask Geo, Misc 4 Comments Tagged with Bicycle Lights, bike lanes, lane position, narrow lanes, Obstructions

Question GM asked:  I understand recent legislation makes changes to the laws about bicycling.  What are the changes?

Other States’ Cases

By Geo Posted on May 27, 2012 Posted in Ask Geo, Misc 6 Comments

Question Herman asked:  How does Selz v Trotwood affect cyclists in Florida? http://www.ohiobikelawyer.com/uncategorized/2010/02/trotwood-v-selz-a-great-victory-for-cyclist/

Bicyclists in Crosswalks

By Geo Posted on May 8, 2012 Posted in Ask Geo, Sidewalks & Crosswalks 5 Comments Tagged with Bike Paths, Crosswalks, sidewalks

Question Mike asked:  I understand that a cyclist is considered a pedestrian when they travel on the sidewalk although they must yield to “real pedestrians” who are afoot. What happens when a cyclist is using a sidewalk and then cycles …

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Bicyclists on Bike Paths

By Geo Posted on May 8, 2012 Posted in Ask Geo, Bike Paths 11 Comments Tagged with Bike Paths, Crosswalks, sidewalks

Question Mike also asked: Florida Statues define a crosswalk as existing within the lines of sidewalks approaching a street.   And the statutes are strong regarding the rights of pedestrians within those crosswalks. What if it is an intersection of …

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Walking on a One-Way Street

By Geo Posted on May 3, 2012 Posted in Ask Geo, Misc 6 Comments Tagged with bike lanes, Paved shoulder, sidewalks

Question Nathan asked: Is there a legal way to walk with traffic on a one-way street without sidewalks? Or do you have to go to the next block?

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